Episode Archive for The Assembly Call IU Podcast and Postgame Show

On Thursday night, Indiana dropped its eighth straight game to Purdue. Archie Miller is now 0-6 against the Boilermakers. While this loss only counts as one in the record books, it casts a dark pall over Year 4 of the ever-scuffling Archie Miller era.

After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

Among the topics discussed:

— The many reasons why another loss like this is totally unacceptable
— What Matt Painter did to expose Indiana’s recurring weaknesses
— The macro flaws in Archie’s basketball philosophy
— The few positives to be taken from Race and Armaan’s consistent fight
— Trayce got his numbers, but his defense left Indiana exposed on the perimeter
— Where does Indiana go from here?

We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

(Music provided by Bob Thompson — die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)

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[Read more…] about IU-Purdue Postgame Show: A New Nadir for the Archie Miller Era

On Sunday evening, Indiana jumped out to a big lead on Nebraska, gave it all back in the second half, but then recovered down the stretch to earn an 8-point victory. The win got Indiana back to even in conference play after six games. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Andy, Coach, and IUArtifacts

Among the topics discussed:

— The key play by Jerome Hunter that helped Indiana avert disaster
— Another strong night by Al and Rob
— What did Nebraska do to slow Trayce down?
— Big plays by Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway

We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

(Music provided by Bob Thompson — die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)

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[Read more…] about IU-Nebraska Postgame Show: Hoosiers Claw Back to Even in Big Ten Play

On Thursday night, Indiana delivered its best-ever performance at the Kohl Center, but unfortunately still came up short of a win. Wisconsin had the best guard on the court, and it proved to be the difference. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and Jerod

Among the topics discussed:

— Why this was such a missed opportunity for Indiana
— The atrocious officiating — which didn’t cost Indiana the game, but certainly increased the degree of difficulty
— What Trayce Jackson-Davis did so well tonight, but where we fell short in overtime
— Al and Rob continued their string of better play, but it just wasn’t enough in this one
— The essential contributions from Jerome Hunter and Anthony Leal off the bench
— Plus a long, long after-show segment that twists and turns into a variety of different subjects.

We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

(Music provided by Bob Thompson — die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)

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[Read more…] about IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show: Execution in OT Costs Indiana Elusive Kohl Center Win

On Monday night, Indiana overcome an awful first half performance on offense to dominate Maryland in the second half an earn a much-needed home victory. Race Thompson kept Indiana in the game in the first half, and then Trayce Jackson-Davis took over in the second half. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

Among the topics discussed:

— The keys to Indiana’s second half offensive surge
— The importance of Race Thompson’s first half energy and production to keep Indiana in the game
— What the hell was that on offense in the first half?
— The up and down night for Indiana’s guards
— What to make of Jerome Hunter playing the 3
— Which freshmen played well, and which ones struggled

We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

(Music provided by Bob Thompson — die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)

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[Read more…] about IU-Maryland Postgame Show: Hoosiers Take Care of Business With Strong Second Half

On Wednesday night, Indiana built 12-point second half lead to Penn State before blowing it and almost losing in regulation. But Rob Phinisee bailed Indiana out with some key defense at the end of regulation before hitting the game-winner in overtime as the Hoosiers survived.

After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, Andy, and Scott

Among the topics discussed:

— Rob and Al’s big bounceback night
— What was wrong with Indiana’s defense?
— The improvements, and importance, of Armaan and Trey
— What was up with Trayce?
— Why Joey Brunk’s prolonged absence is difficult for Indiana to absorb
— What Jerome did tonight that we need to see more of

We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

(Music provided by Bob Thompson — die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)

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[Read more…] about IU-Penn State Postgame Show: Role Reversal as IU’s Offense Bails Out Leaky Defense

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana fell to 0-2 in conference play with a 69-60 loss to Illinois. Indiana led midway through the second half, but poor late-game execution, and the brilliance of Ayo Dosunmo, were too much for Indiana to overcome.

After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Andy and Galen Clavio from CrimsonCast

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[Read more…] about IU-Illinois Postgame Show: Poor Late-Game Execution Results in 0-2 Big Ten Start